Fabrice Muamba has taken to his Twitter account for the first time since his cardiac arrest to thank fans for their support. The 24-year-old, who was unconscious for three days after collapsing on the pitch during Bolton's FA Cup quarter-final match against Tottenham on 17 March, has stunned medical professionals with his recovery.

He also sent a good luck message to his team-mates, writing on Twitter: "Thank u so much 4 ur prayers, love and support. Good 2 be back on twitter. Hoping £BWFC pick up 3pts today, come on lads we can do this."

Muamba's heart stopped beating naturally for 78 minutes after his cardiac arrest at White Hart Lane. While he was recovering at the London Chest Hospital, his fiancee, Shauna Magunda, reassured Muamba's many fans by posting a photograph of the smiling footballer on his Twitter page.

Before today, the last message Muamba had written himself on Twitter was on the day of his collapse, when he said he was just reaching the stadium.